L23.81

Billable

Allergic contact dermatitis due to animal (cat) (dog) dander

Allergic contact dermatitis due to animal (cat) (dog) dander

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

L20-L30

Parent Code

L23.8

Coding Notes

Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)

Clinical Terms

  • Atopic dermatitis caused by animal dander
  • Allergic contact dermatitis due to animal (cat) (dog) hair
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for allergic contact dermatitis due to animal (cat) (dog) dander?

The ICD-10-CM code for allergic contact dermatitis due to animal (cat) (dog) dander is L23.81. The full clinical description is "Allergic contact dermatitis due to animal (cat) (dog) dander". L23.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code L23.81 mean?

ICD-10-CM code L23.81 represents “Allergic contact dermatitis due to animal (cat) (dog) dander”. It is classified under Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is L23.81 a billable code?

Yes, L23.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is L23.81 in?

L23.81 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (codes L00-L99).

What codes cannot be used with L23.81?

L23.81 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: allergy NOS (T78.40); contact dermatitis NOS (L25.9); dermatitis NOS (L30.9).

What SNOMED CT codes does L23.81 map to?

L23.81 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 442145005. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for L23.81?

L23.81 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2888155, C2888154. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does L23.81 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like allergic contact dermatitis due to animal (cat) (dog) dander affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of L23.81?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for L23.81 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.